Contact made by bulk carrier Island Gem with anchored tanker Bro Traveller
Location: Bristol Channel, England.
Completed PE Summary: Island Gem/Bro Traveller
A short summary of the accident and action taken:
| Merchant Vessel 1/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Island Gem |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Siomar Enterprises Ltd |
| Port of Registry | Piraeus |
| Flag | Greece |
| Type | Dry cargo/bulk carrier |
| Built | 1984 |
| Classification Society | American Bureau |
| Construction | Steel |
| Length Overall | 178.21m |
| Gross Tonnage | 17065 |
| Date and Time | 07/03/2005, 1341 |
| Persons Onboard | 19 crew |
| Injuries/Fatalities | None |
| Damage/Pollution | Material damage/None |
| Merchant Vessel 2/Accident Details | |
|---|---|
| Vessel Name | Bro Traveller |
| Registered Owner/Manager | Brostom Ship Management AB |
| Port of Registry | Gotenborg |
| Flag | Sweden |
| Type | Tanker |
| Built | 1988 |
| Classification Society | Lloyds Register |
| Construction | Steel |
| Length Overall | 143m |
| Gross Tonnage | 7973.00 |
| Date and Time | 07/03/2005, 1341 |
| Injuries/Fatalities | 13 |
| Damage/Pollution | Material damage/None |
Synopsis
The bulk carrier Island Gem was in collision with the anchored tanker Bro Traveller whilst moving from her anchored position to the pilot pick-up point in the Bristol Channel
Action taken
The Chief Inspector wrote to the managers of Island Gem regarding passage planning and bridge resource management.